Innovation

Ensure climate change is a focus in the research, science and innovation strategy.

Establish a New Energy Development Centre in Taranaki to test and trial new energy forms.

Laws and institutions

Zero Carbon Bill which will put in place legislation that establishes a robust framework and sets a 2050 target.

Establishing an independent Climate Change Commission.

The bill to include measures for New Zealand to plan for the ongoing effects of a changing climate in a coordinated way (including a regular National Climate Change Risk Assessment and National Adaptation Plan.)

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